How far is Union City, NJ from Cresskill, NJ?
The driving distance from Union City, NJ to Cresskill, NJ is about 14.4 miles (23.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.7 miles (18.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
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Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Union City and Cresskill.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Union City and Cresskill.
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Start on 45th Street
606 ft · 31 sec · 45th Street
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Turn right onto John F. Kennedy Boulevard
1129 ft · 28 sec · John F. Kennedy Boulevard
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Turn right onto 49th Street
544 ft · 31 sec · 49th Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Bergenline Avenue
21 m · 6 sec · Bergenline Avenue
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Turn right onto 49th Street
2008 ft · 1 min · 49th Street
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Turn left onto Park Avenue
2770 ft · 1 min · Park Avenue
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Turn right onto 60th Street
75 m · 7 sec · 60th Street
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Continue on Hillside Road
3071 ft · 59 sec · Hillside Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto River Road
4.6 mi · 7 min · River Road
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Continue on Main Street
640 ft · 11 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Hudson Terrace
2 mi · 3 min · Hudson Terrace
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Turn left onto Sherwood Avenue
131 m · 19 sec · Sherwood Avenue
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Turn right onto Sylvan Avenue
2 mi · 3 min · Sylvan Avenue
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Turn left onto East Clinton Avenue
2.1 mi · 3 min · East Clinton Avenue
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Turn right onto County Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · County Road
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Turn left onto Union Avenue
586 ft · 12 sec · Union Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Union Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Union City and Cresskill.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
River Road
At the end of the road, turn left onto River Road
4.64 mi · 00h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Union City and Showers And Thunderstorms near Cresskill.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Union City to Cresskill?
The road trip is about 14.4 miles (23.1 km) and usually takes 00h 24m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Fort Lee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.2 miles from Union City and 7.1 miles from Cresskill.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.7 miles (18.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.7 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.08 one way or $4.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Union City and Showers And Thunderstorms near Cresskill.
Stop Ideas Near Fort Lee
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Union City and Cresskill. Straight-line distance: 11.68 mi (18.8 km).
#1 Union City
The most populous city in Hudson County, New Jersey.
| Population | 67,982 |
| Coordinates | 40.7795500, -74.0237500 |
| Altitude | 53 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cresskill
Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey
| Population | 8,626 |
| Coordinates | 40.9414900, -73.9593000 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cresskill (-73.9593, 40.94149)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 23 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $2.08 | $4.17 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $2.35 | $4.69 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $2.53 | $5.05 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $3.05 | $6.10 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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